MIAMI: An Amazon cargo aircraft suffered a major runway excursion on Sunday afternoon at Miami International Airport, overrunning the pavement and striking multiple vehicles on a surrounding roadway. The incident triggered a massive emergency response and temporarily brought operations to a halt at one of the busiest aviation hubs in the United States.
Emergency Response and Fire Incident Amazon cargo plane crash Miami airport
According to official statements from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shared on X, responding units arrived to find the aircraft engulfed in heavy flames and thick smoke. More than 60 fire units rushed to the scene to battle the blaze and evaluate patients. While emergency teams worked rapidly to secure the area, officials noted that it remains unclear if anyone sustained injuries during the fast-moving situation. Amazon cargo plane crash Miami airport
Aircraft Details and Flight Background
The involved aircraft was a 32-year-old Boeing 767 operating as a Prime Air flight, which had flown in from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) data indicates the plane landed on runway 30, a stretch exceeding 9,000 feet.
The flight was identified as 21 Air Flight 7598, which overran the runway around 2 p.m. local time. 21 Air is a cargo carrier headquartered in Miami that operates Boeing 767 aircraft for major logistics companies like Amazon and DHL. Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel stated that they are working closely with local authorities to understand the exact sequence of events.
Investigation and Airport Closures
Aviation authorities report that the pilots did not declare any emergency prior to landing, based on a review of air traffic control audio. Initial inspections by crews confirmed no debris or aircraft parts were left on the runway itself, though the plane caused damage to navigational equipment as it exited the pavement.
In response to the accident, all runways at Miami International Airport were closed, and a strict ground stop was implemented. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has begun gathering information, while the FAA takes charge of the formal investigation. Industry data from the International Air Transport Association notes that runway excursions remain the most frequent type of aviation incident worldwide, prompting safety regulators to maintain designated buffer zones around airport runways. Amazon cargo plane crash Miami airport
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